Early Childhood Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

We are seeking dedicated team members to join us at the Plymouth State University Childhood Development Center. This is an exciting opportunity for passionate educators to become part of a collaborative, mission-driven team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children. As a member of our team, you will be part of a dynamic environment that fosters strong partnerships with families and the university community.

The center serves as both a nurturing learning environment for young children and a hands-on training site for university students. Grounded in developmentally appropriate, play-based practices, the center supports children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

What You'll Do

Prepare Youth for Success

• Serves as a responsive, inclusive educator who fosters positive relationships with children, families, and staff. Promotes a classroom environment that supports Youth Development Outcomes, serving as a demonstration site for best practices in early childhood education.
• Responds sensitively to the needs, interests, and developmental needs of individual children; interacts positively; encourages inquiry and exploration; and models positive guidance strategies for college observers and practicum students.
• Designs and implements curriculum grounded in emergent practices, using intentional planning that is transparent and instructional for observers. Connects theoretical knowledge to practical application.
• Uses systematic observation and documentation as tools for curriculum planning. Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of children’s progress.
• Establishes and maintains program goals that prioritize child health, safety, and social-emotional well-being, while demonstrating regulatory compliance and ethical practice.
• Continuously accounts for children in the assigned group by name and face, modeling active supervision and safety protocols.
• Oversees implementation of NAEYC standards, GSQ (when applicable), Culture DNA code, and BGCCNNH and CCLU policies, explicitly connecting accreditation standards to classroom practices.
• Dispenses medications according to company policy and administers first aid as needed, communicating appropriately with families. Models professional responsibility and documentation practices.
• Maintains a well-organized, safe, and aesthetically intentional classroom environment that reflects best practices in early childhood settings.

Program Development, Implementation, and Supervision

• Collaborates with the Center Director and staff to analyze data for program improvement. Utilizes proper record-keeping and weekly reporting, including documentation of activities and events in the membership system.
• Facilitates open, professional, and reflective communication with families, staff, children, and college/university partners.
• Ensures that college students or adult learners are supported in the absence of the Mentor Educator. Leverages team members’ strengths to enhance program delivery.
• Leads or participates in collaborative planning meetings with the teaching team, facilitating reflective discussions that include student educators.
• Increases visibility of programs through daily schedule postings, documentation displays, family communication, and digital platforms.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of children, staff, and the demonstration site mission.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood, Pre-School Education, Youth Development, Elementary Education, or related field with at least 6 credits in Early Childhood or Pre-School Education and one year of experience in teaching young children (Birth-age 5).

• Bachelor’s and 3-5 years’ experience teaching young children (Birth-5), supervision experience, experience with Pyramid Model implementation, emergent curriculum, and anti-bias practice.
• Knowledge of current methods, principles, and techniques of EC teaching, including constructivism, emergent curriculum, project work, and the Pyramid Model Framework.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and application.
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs, with a proven track record of creative teaching strategies.
• Ability to form developmentally appropriate relationships with children and promote positive behavior.
• Ability to model appropriate and nurturing child guidance using positive guidance strategies, including the Pyramid Model Framework.
• Ability to engage with each family, maintain ongoing communication with classroom families, and participate in family education events.
• Ability to maintain a clean, welcoming, and engaging learning environment that reflects best practices and models excellence.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with team members, children, families, college students, and adult learners.
• Must utilize a variety of communication methods.
• Must be willing to maintain an appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Must meet the needs, abilities, and interests of the children.
• Observe, assess, and record children’s progress and maintain children’s records.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications per Bureau of Childcare licensing requirements.
• Must obtain a NH Credential within 6 months of start date.
• Must obtain required NH health and safety trainings within 90 days of start date.
• Must obtain full Pyramid Model e-Module training within one year of the start date.
• May be required to drive the Club van/short bus periodically.
• Must possess a safe driving record.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Must be willing to travel between locations when requested.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

• All candidates offered a job with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire will have to submit to an FBI fingerprint background check and submit to a background check through the State of NH Criminal Records Dept. and FirstAdvantage.
• Must obtain NH Health Record within 60 days of hire.
• Expected to meet monthly with the Director and complete the annual evaluations process. Participate in college student or adult learner meetings. Attend staff meetings, participate in committees, and work on special projects. Follow and uphold all procedures and policies of the BGCCNNH, Keene State College, and Plymouth State University as applicable.
• This organization has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse of children and will not tolerate mistreatment or abuse of children in its programs. Any such mistreatment or abuse by an employee will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment and cooperation with law enforcement.

Nice To Haves

To learn more about our organization, please visit the New Hampshire Youth website at

Benefits

• Exempt, Salaried Position.

  We offer an extensive benefits package. Benefits include:

  Health Insurance

  Dental Insurance

  Vision Insurance

  Disability Insurance

  Life Insurance

  Retirement (403B) Contribution

  Paid Time Off

  Professional Development Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement

  Child Care Discount

  The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

  This job description is subject to change at the discretion of the Executive Director, Board, or organizational needs.

About Us

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire provides early learning, out-of-school time programs, summer day camps, and basketball leagues to 1200 youth weekly throughout the central and northern New Hampshire. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who most need us, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. We offer a safe place to belong, caring adult mentors and programs covering everything from academics and leadership development to physical fitness and healthy habits.